Abridgment and Outline

Abridgment

Abridgment noun - A shortened version of a written work.
Usage example: this Italian-English pocket dictionary is an abridgment of the hardback edition
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Synonyms for Abridgment

Outline is a synonym for abridgment in condensation topic. In some cases you can use "Outline" instead a noun "Abridgment", when it comes to topics like shortening.

Outline

Outline noun - A short statement of the main points.
Usage example: a printed outline of the lecture has been made available for all attendees

Abridgment is a synonym for outline in summary topic. You can use "Abridgment" instead a noun "Outline".

Nearby Words: outlined, outlining
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